24 Best Chinese Restaurants near Clive

Rok The Wok Chinese •
12000 Hickman Rd, Clive

“Wonderfully delicious and extremely quick, Rok the Wok satisfies all my Chinese Food cravings. I miss their soups, tho! Wow! Hands down THE best place for Chinese food is back! How do I know it’s the best, you may ask? The Des Moines Metro voted for several years in a row! I’ve followed these two ever since I met them in Cedar Falls, IA about 23 years ago! When I found out 20 years ago they were opening up a restaurant in Waukee, IA; I had to let the word out to everyone I knew! As former owners of Shanghai in Waukee (y’all know who I’m talkin’ about now), Cityview’s #1 Chinese Restaurant for several years (including an honorable mention for best Vietnamese food) at last had all the respect and accolades they’d ever dreamed of! Where else to go?…But EVERYWHERE! ? The food really is dynamite and it’s everything everybody says it is! The Mongolian Beef and Shrimp, the Governor’s Chicken, and their soups (Egg Drop and Hot and Sour) are the best they’ve ever been! Also, I love that I can order one of whatever appetizer they have! My favorites are the wings, Vietnamese egg rolls, and Crab Rangoon! Be sure to try the spicy Nuoc Mam with the egg rolls! The prices are great for people like me on a dining budget, and they are located in the well-maintained Menard’s parking lot on Hickman Ave in Clive! Super easy to find and get to! They also do quite a bit for the community! Just recently they served lunches to all of the hungry staff members at Hoover High and Meredith Middle School! They really do know how to Rok the Wok! Give’em a try, and I guarantee you it’ll “hit the spot!”“

5 Superb42 Reviews
Hy-Vee Chinese Chinese • $$
1725 Jordan Creek Pkwy, Clive

“Hello, I wanted to recognize the staff of the Chinese buffet at the above location. They had very good patience with me and my confusion of their menu. They accommodated my requests and the gentlemen, two asian men, did an excellent job in taking my order and taking care of my dinner. I want to apologize if I caused any stress and frustration for them by my questions and the delay to serve the rest of the guests behind me ready to order. I'm so sorry, and appreciate these men for taking time helping me. I really appreciate your hard work and want to tell you both thank you for your excellent service! Thank you, Cherry“

3.7 Good7 Reviews
Phoenix Asian Restaurant Chinese • $
15700 Hickman Rd STE120, Clive

Customers` Favorites

17 Kung Pao Chicken or Pork Lunch
Chicken Fried Rice
Veggie Egg Rolls
Chicken Lo Mein
Mongolian Beef
Orange Chicken
Egg Drop Soup
Sesame Chicken
Crab Rangoon
Pot Stickers

“Not from Iowa, visited the area. I am a huge orange chicken fan and let me tell you - this place has FANTASTIC orange chicken.

Cost was about $17, but that was chicken, rice, soup and an egg roll - so well worth the total package.

The owner was nice at the register and helpful. The to go packaging included some cardboard at the bottom of the bag to keep it all level/stable - incredible, I loved that.

If you collect 10 of their little cardboard sleeves you get a free meal so that would be helpful if youre a local. I'd give this place a 6 out of 5 if google let me.“

3.4 Good36 Reviews
Cool Basil Thai • $
1250 86th St, Clive

Customers` Favorites

Pad Thai Noodles Without Meat
Pineapple Fried Rice
Special Yellow Curry
Thai Fortune Rolls
Drunken Noodle
Cashew Chicken
Egg Drop Soup
Honey Chicken
Orange Chicken
Tom Yum Soup

“Had a great dinner, super nice with the kids and a good waitress!“

4.1 Good163 Reviews
P.F. Chang's Chinese • $$
110 S Jordan Creek Pkwy, West Des Moines - 3.13 miles

Customers` Favorites

Handmade Shrimp Dumplings 6 Count
GF Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Hand-Folded Crab Wontons 6 Count
Handmade Pork Dumplings 6 Count
Chili-Garlic Green Beans
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Kung Pao Dragon Roll
Crispy Honey Chicken
Miso Glazed Salmon
Hot and Sour Soup

“We ate here Saturday afternoon around 2:30 pm
The greeter was friendly and quickly seated us. Our server came quickly, asked how our day was going, and if it was a special occasion. I thought that was nice.
We placed an order for the chicken lettuce wraps for appetizers. The lettuce was really crisp and large enough to fit a nice portion of chicken mix. (I'm not sure what was mixed with chicken but it was just the right amount of spicy) You also get a dipping sauce.

We opted for the two for $20.00 per person special which includes the appetizer, salad or soup and an entrée each. I thought that was an amazing deal since you get a nice selection of entrée choices. You could choose rice or noodles.
My husband got the spicy chicken and I had the beef and broccoli. The service was really fast. Food was hot. Each proportion was nice size.

It really is a cozy place since there was enough space between all the tables. Also the manager stopped by to ensure service and food was to our liking.
Incredible Saturday afternoon date!“

4.4 Superb226 Reviews
Iron Wok Chinese • $
Suite 3108, 6630 Mills Civic Pkwy, West Des Moines - 3.48 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hot and Sour Soup
Jalapeno Rangoons
Orange Chicken
Sesame Chicken
Pad Thai Combo
Crab Rangoon
Combo Platter
Fried Rice
Spring Roll
Egg Roll

“We LOVE this place!! Food is absolutely amazing and the family that runs this restaurant are really nice folks! They remember our order and know us when we come in! I would recommend them if you want hot and delicious food!!“

4.6 Superb81 Reviews
Asian Cuisine Chinese • $
200 SE Gateway Dr, Grimes - 5.67 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sweet and Sour Soup Broccoli Beef and Fried Rice
Chicken or Beef Lo Mein
Chicken with Vegetables
Black Pepper Chicken
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Hot Braised Pork
Hunan Vegetables
Orange Chicken
Triple Delight
Sesame Chicken

“While I don't know how long Asian Cuisine has been open in Grimes, it has the small-town feel Grimes used to have. It's in one of what has to be the first shopping strips in town and I don't want the outer facade to hinder your decision to dine in! The restaurant was clean, service was fast and friendly, and the cost for lunch was exactly where I like it to be (under $10). And the main reason to go is because the food is delicious. I will be going back!

Parking: Free parking lot and easy access to the restaurant from main roads“

4.7 Superb61 Reviews
China Dragon Chinese • $
2351 Sunset Dr #103, Norwalk - 9.45 miles

Customers` Favorites

Hot & Sour Noodles Soup
General TSO's Chicken
Beef and Broccoli
Hot & Sour Soup
Empress Chicken
Szechuan Shrimp
Chicken Lo Mein
Egg Drop Soup
Pot Stickers
Crab Rangoon

“Been coming here for three years and not a thing on this menu I wouldn’t eat.

-Staff is attentive and tight knit
-There is something on the menu for everyone no matter diet. Even the spicy dishes are stunning
-Atmosphere is modest and sweet. Great for a nice date night, a lunch with the in laws, or even just to spoil yourself“

4.4 Superb43 Reviews
Mandarin Noodle House Chinese • $
8769 Northpark Dr, Johnston - 3.85 miles

Customers` Favorites

Teriyaki Chicken Ramen
Chicken Teriyaki Bowl
Crab Meat Rangoons
Chicken Fried Rice
Sizzling Rice Soup
Hot and Sour Soup
Shrimp Fried Rice
Garlic Chicken
Orange Chicken
Egg Drop Soup

“Four of us had a piping hot meal that was spot-on for flavor and ingredients. Service couldn’t have been better, and the restaurant itself was immaculate as well as handicapped accessible. We’ll be returning....where we all wore masks and were socially distanced. Hot, smooth tea!“

4.3 Superb56 Reviews
Wong's Chopsticks Chinese • $
5500 Merle Hay Rd Suite L, Johnston - 5.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

Steamed Dumplings 6
Pot Stickers 6
Mongolian Beef
Orange Chicken
Sesame Chicken
Walnut Shrimp
Beef Lo Mein
Egg Drop Soup
Crab Rangoon
Orange Beef

“Wongs chopsticks has the best food that I've had in years, I travel clear from Lincoln ne, just for there food its a 31/2 hours drive one way just to eat there everytime its wonderful it does not matter what dish you order it delicious, hats off to the cook he is awesome! Cheers to Wong!“

4.2 Good77 Reviews
Heavenly Asian Cuisine & Lounge Chinese • $
225 5th St, West Des Moines - 4.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Heavenly Stir-Fried Hand Pulled Noodles
Deep-Fried Chicken with Yu-Shiang Sauce
B1 Mongolian Beef Lunch 蒙古牛
Cashew Chicken with Fried Rice
Singapore Noodles with Shrimp
Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings
Chengdu Spicy Dumplings
West Lake Beef Soup
Orange Chicken
Sesame Chicken

“Great service! Yummy food!“

4.2 Good68 Reviews
Tsing Tsao South Chinese • $
4230 Fleur Dr, Des Moines - 7.77 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Pot Stickers 8 Pieces
Pot Stickers Fried 8 PC
Jalapeno Crab Rangoon
General TSO's Chicken
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Coconut Shrimp 5pc
Chicken Fried Rice
Hot and Sour Soup
Mongolian Chicken
Broccoli Chicken

“Food is always fast and good. Favorite Asian restaurant.“

4.1 Good83 Reviews
Taste of China Chinese • $
4212 Douglas Ave, Des Moines - 5.21 miles

Customers` Favorites

General TSO Chicken with Broccoli
Singapore Rice Noodles
General TSO's Chicken
Combination Lo Mein
Pork Egg Foo Young
Shrimp Fried Rice
Empress Chicken
Hot & Sour Soup
Beef Fried Rice
Orange Chicken

“Friends visiting offered to go grab lunch and asked what I wanted. The wife called in our order and the husband drove to get it. The 3 of us agreed it was fast and delicious but not too heavy that we felt stuffed. We will definitely return here. YUM!“

4.1 Good72 Reviews
Shanghai Chinese • $
33 Carefree Ln, Waukee - 4.99 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sweet and Sour Chicken
Egg Roll Crab Rangoon
Sesame Chicken Lunch
Appetizer Sampler
Hot & Sour Soup
Orange Chicken
Egg Drop Soup
Mongolian Beef
Beef Lo Mein
Spring Rolls

“Food is excellent. The servings are amazing. The staff is friendly and attentive. Bill is an excellent cook.“

4.1 Good67 Reviews
Dumpling House Chinese • $
1139 24th St, Des Moines - 6.38 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cucumber Salad
Potstickers

“This place has the best “Pot Stickers” in Des Moines! So friendly and hardworking! They offer so many different meats and veggie dumpling combinations! My favorite are the pork with Napa cabbage, but my mother prefers the chicken and Napa cabbage! Make sure you get them with the crunchy chili oil! You’ll find them at the Valley Junction Farmer’s Market on Thursday evenings, the Downtown Farmer’s Market in Des Moines on Saturday mornings, as well as Kitchen Spaces in the Drake Neighborhood on Sunday nights!“

4.5 Superb11 Reviews
China Garden Chinese • $
1679 NW 86th St, Clive - 1.89 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Rice
Hot and Sour Soup
Pho Seafood Combo
Combination Pho
Orange Chicken
Mongolian Beef
Sesame Chicken
Egg Drop Soup
Pot Stickers
Crab Rangoon

“This place is amazing, never messed up an order, food has always been a good value for the price (we get two-three meals out of these portions) and their employees are awesome as well! Can't say enough good things about it, make sure you call them directly and don't order through the 3rd party apps...these 3rd party apps are steal value from these local small businesses!“

4 Good50 Reviews
Shang Yuen Chinese • $
5717 Hickman Rd, Des Moines - 3.95 miles

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Chicken Chow Mein
House Mixed Vegetables
Sweet & Sour Chicken
Hot Braised Chicken
Shrimp Fried Rice
Chicken Fried Rice
Hot & Sour Soup
Sesame Chicken
Orange Chicken
Garlic Chicken

“Great place for quality food. Portions were decent size. Plenty of options to choose from. Clean area and friendly owners. You will be eating from the plastic plates (like prepared for carry out) even if you dine in. Would highly recommend.“

3.9 Good67 Reviews
Hy-Vee Chinese Chinese • $$
1005 E Hickman Rd, Waukee - 4.3 miles

“Kudos to Hy-Vee for having many workers on Wednesday before TG. The parking lot was full but I was able to check out quickly. They were so prepared! Super great customer service!“

5 Superb2 Reviews
China Cafe Chinese • $
5969 Merle Hay Rd Suite B, Johnston - 5.73 miles

Customers` Favorites

General TSO's Chicken Fried Rice
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Hot and Sour Soup Bowl
Kung Pao Chicken
Orange Chicken
Ice Milk Coffee
Egg Drop Soup
Crab Rangoon
Pot Stickers
Egg Rolls

“We ordered carry-out tonight. Great food & friendly staff!“

3.8 Good31 Reviews
Tsing Tsao West Chinese • $
3846 100th St, Urbandale - 1.88 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sweet and Sour Chicken
Combination Fried Rice
Seafood Noodle Soup
Hot and Sour Soup
Szechuan Chicken
Mongolian Beef
Sesame Chicken
Egg Drop Soup
Pot Stickers
Crab Rangoon

“excellent food! generous portions“

3.8 Good55 Reviews
Hy-Vee Chinese Chinese • $$
1700 Valley W Dr, West Des Moines - 1.12 miles

“The floral shop!! So impressed today on how they have it set-up and decorated for Valentines Day. Someone is real creative and they show so many good ideas for Valentine’s. Talked with Lory, so sweet and very helpful even as busy as she was.“

3.4 Good5 Reviews
China Jade Chinese • $
5002 EP True Pkwy, West Des Moines - 2.42 miles

Customers` Favorites

Sweet and Sour Chicken
Pint Plain Fried Rice
4 Piece Crab Rangoon
Chicken Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice
Sesame Chicken
Orange Chicken
Egg Drop Soup
Mongolian Beef
Crab Ragoons

“Soooo good. Best Chinese food in West Des Moines. Orange Chicken Fried Rice Egg rolls Crab Rangoon Egg drop soup Extremely fast delivery. Piping hot when it arrived. Fantastic food.“

3.7 Good37 Reviews
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De Rice Thai • $
8430 Birchwood Ct, Johnston - 3.85 miles

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fried Spring Roll 3
Yellow Curry Fried Rice
Pad Thai with Chicken
Chicken Fried Rice
Tom Kha Kai Soup
Crab Rangoon 5
Cucumber Salad
California Roll
Sesame Chicken
Volcano Roll

“Great service and food. Sitting in the bar is our go to when it is the two of us.“

4.3 Superb122 Reviews
Wasabi Johnston Sushi • $$
8481 Birchwood Ct, Johnston - 3.95 miles

Customers` Favorites

Triple Tuna Roll and Spicy Mexico Roll
Black Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen
Crunchy Spicy Yellowtail
Pan Fried Pork Dumplings
Crispy Shrimp Rangoons
Sushi Party Platter
Chicken Fried Rice
Angry Dragon Roll
Tiger Sushi Roll
California Roll

“I have to start with the beauty and style of the restaurant. The ambience was fantastic. Our waitress was so kind. The food was awesome. Started with a ginger salad, shrimp pad Thai for my entree & shared a thunder roll with my husband. YUM! All of it. I even tried a bite of my husbands ramen & it was great too. Such a wonderful spot. I should also mention that the specialty cocktails were very good as well. 10/10 would eat here again.“

4.3 Superb110 Reviews

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